Melvyn Bert M D (San Francisco, CA 94102-1401)

• What do people do with old models of clear eyeglasses?

  Actually, when an optical store sells well, there are very few old frames around. If the old frames don't sell well, then they will be sold to another store where they may sell better. Eventually, even the suppliers end up with an over stock of frames that don't sell well,then they are picked up by the cheap discount optical places.

• How long will it cost to ship the contacts to your eye doctor?

  Usually there are a large amount of contacts in stock and you can get your contacts the same day as you have your eye exam. If the contacts you want to get are out of stock, it will take you 2 or 3 days to get them back.

• How do you get glasses from other places rather than from your eye doctor?

  I know some eye doctors may give your prescription only if you have paid the fee for the eye exam.If so,you can take your prescription to any cheaper places to get your glasses.

• Any tips on how to save money at the eye doctor?

  You don't have to buy your contacts or glasses from your eye doctor. I can just get the prescription, and then shop around for the cheapest one.

• Can my eye doctor diagnose conjunctivitis and prescribe drops for me?

  Yes.They usually can. If they can't, you'd better go to a ophthalmologist and they will treat for you.

• How can a 15 year old girl get an eye exam from the eye doctor?

  You can go to ask your doctor whether you can have an eye exam without your parents.If you can't, you can ask the doctor to talk with your parents and persuade your parents to allow you to have an eye exam.

• How do I know if my sunglasses are polarized?

  Use two pairs of sunglasses and make the lenses cross at the angle of 90 degree .If you can't see things through them ,then it is polarized .

• Can an optician accept insurance without an eye doctor join their plan?

  I never heard that the insurance has something to do with the eye doctor.You should go to ask your optician.

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